Town ‘n’ Country
Total score: 34.69/100
But what if all you want to do in your golden years is to be entertained in a Tampa Bay neighborhood? Well, in this town, you will have just that! You can check out their annual Easter Egg Hunt, all the interesting craft fairs, and even their Christmas Parade.
Also, if you want to attend more cultural events, you will have to drive to the closest city. This suburb ranked 110th for the least healthcare facilities per capita, 59th in Activities, and 119th in the Quality of Life.
Brandon
Total score: 34.54/100
If you manage to find a job to pay for a house in Brandon, or if you manage to increase your wealth (which is admirable), I’m sorry to break this to you, but you’ll also need a car. In Brandon, the bus service is extremely limited, and the local train service is almost nonexistent. This town ranked 90th in Activities, 97th in healthcare, and last in Quality of Life.
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You are obviously Rabid MAGA Morons. Biden has done wonderful things so far. More Democrates in office would help his agenda.
Maybe you should do some homework before you speak. Trumps numbers were better than Bidens in every catagory
You obviously skipped your spelling homework.
D E Jones – Wow, you are a teacher? So nice of you to criticize something so minor. Evidently you are a Biden follower, thereby criticizing a Republican for a typo. BTW, I will also respond to Janice McCarthy’s post. More Democrats in office “help Biden’s agenda”? OMG, what planet are you living on? In my 89 years of being a proud American, I am now ashamed of the leadership of this country. We are going down so far, so fast and it is a question if we can ever get this country to the great status it once was. The far left is destroying as each day passes. People, wake up before it is too late. I may not like Pres. Trump’s way of speaking but I sure do like what he did in his four years as President. We are spiraling down so fast in the eyes of other nations, they will no longer look up to us as the greatest nation on earth. God help us!
Thank you! So sick of blind voters so willing to destroy the country because they HAVE to vote their party.
I would care less if I read in the paper bastard Biden circled the drain. Bastard and Biden are both spelled starting with the letter “B”….
That is what I have been trying to find out What did he do as president? Every day he Tweeted foolishness, he insulted everyone, he demanded loyalty for what. His job was to over see and protect the US Constitution and to work with Congress to pass legislature that helps improve American’s lives. His administration created the expression, “Alternative Truth.” Alternative Truth is a Lie, truth is the truth, the facts. Remember, you have a right to your own opinion, but not to your own facts. Have a nice day! Joe Biden & Kamala Harris are doing good work for Americans. VP Harris & Democrats broke the tie in Congress over 33 times and passed legislature that became Law helping average Americans. Thousands of Americans died from Covid while Trump was president, he didn’t move fast enough to save them. Trump was our biggest nightmare. All the past Presidents are supporting Biden & Harris. Have a nice day.
yup where all done its to late u cant buy a house not even food etc in ten years there will be NO cars made in the USA thats no CARS no jobs and this guy calls him self a TEACHER what im glad u werent my teacher i give u a BIG F
Yes, absolutely! Amen! And I am referring to President Trump.
He was saving our country from going down the drain.
You need to check “the 30 broken promises of Donald J Trump” on YouTube
He’s Lying con artist, self-absorbed, stealing, criminal, slimeball
The blue collar people go for him just check the interviews of people at Trump rallies. Books are obviously kryptonite for these people. I will not reply or read any emails sent to me from you but being that you admire a criminal I’m sure you’ll do it anyway.
listen what Trump did for the four years, give just one example. TY
You’re on SS and Medicare because of Democrats. If Trump wins the GOP will ruin Senor Citizens healthcare and economic Safety net. Period. People will be dying much earlier due to lack of affordable care.
Yes indeed, all of these democrats with their AMORAL stand is scary they are destroying all os our moral values what USA were well known for, family values going out the windows, and the most scary part is that all of these are coming from our schools instructor, teachers, education and poisoning our kids with all of these radicals ideas.
We can’t leave things in the hand of God, when God know we know what to do. The biggest problem we have in our schools today are the educators with all of these radicals ideas. To a radical movement, we need a radical solution. Enough with all of these BS. We need to help our country. These radicals educators, by the way, they support Biden, we need to eliminate them from all and every school in USA. We need to stopped been so political correct. That political correctness is what our enemies are using to get away with their radical ideas.
Please Share with us the things he did
While in office that you are proud of
Honestly
Asking
Wow Trump??? You are a complete nut!!
What did trump do except mismanage covid, blow up inflation and funnel money into his own pockets?
Trump knows what he is doing. He is very capable. A few little flaws here or there, who cares. Our country is in great danger of going down. We need his help. Help us God.
ElenaMar – I totally agree with you. Trump is rough around the edges but he is not afraid to get things done.
what did he do?….BE specific
WOW for being 89 yrs of age, you sure haven’t learned much…. that fat a$$ trump did the worst job, had worst leadership during Covid than any world leader, and was indicted not once but twice….oh wait you must be effin super rich, cause that is all he did, was to make them richer. BY THE EFFIN WAY, THE FAR LEFT IS TRYING TO MYGATE THE GLOBAL WARMING THAT IS AFFECTING EVERYONE ON EARTH, BUT YOU DON’T GIVE A RAT’S A$$, YER 89,. well how about your grandkids….. and other nations gave that fat a$$ the lowest approval rating in decades..
En 4 años el hampòn no hizo nada. Absolutamente nada más que escribir stupid twitts.
En 4 años el hampòn Trump no hizo nada. Absolutamente nada más que escribir stupid twitts.
Touche’ ElenaMar, well said.
Elena. you are absolutely correct Jones is a typical leftist, only complaint they can raise are about typos cause absolutely nothing positive commie biden has done to brag about and they never heard of auto correct changing one’s spelling.
Agree
Thank you for your comment, although I think that our teachers have been strongly influenced by their strong national union, which donates to the DNC. I agree with your comments about the need for a change in leadership to keep our nation strong in light of all of the negative changes which could bring us down if these policies are continued.
So agree with you!!!!
God Bless You for your statement and beliefs , this is America 🇺🇸 land of the Free !
I guess you missed the year of Covid where he killed a few hundred thousand people while he tried to hide how deadly it was from 1/2020‼️
It wasn’t his wonderful economy it was Obamas 75 months of clean up from Bush’s mess‼️
He left a huge debt by giving tax cuts to rich people who didn’t need a dime of it…
I guess you mean having Mexico pay for the wall getting rid of Obamacare and coming up with a beautiful new replacement lowering my taxes he didn’t lower mine but he did for the millionaires just because someone tells you that they are the second coming of Lincoln doesn’t mean that it is so.
When you only get your news from one source it is expected that you’re incapable of absorbing factual data. Here’s two facts: numerous research studies have found that Trump supporter IQs are 3 to 15 points lower than non supporters and the one characteristic inherent in all Trump supporters is that they are drawn to authoritarian leaders.
YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT, WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO HAVE THE BRAINS AND COMMON SENSE,
I don’t know what happened to the people of this country, whether it is the liberal educational system starting with kindergarten all the way thru college, social media or just the media in general, something is wrong and something has to change, Hopefully with are new president back in office we will get back to normal
Absolutely correct on all. People, compare apples and oranges! We have Trumps record on policy and decisions made that improved almost everything. We were respected as a nation. Not a laughing stock like under our last 4 years. Democrats did not write democracy or even practice it—all talk, no substance. Now they’re all pointing fingers at each other and planning their next revenge games. Why don’t we try a little loyalty and respect for a change.
You like the way it was??? You mean when white folks own slaves. You want free labor? What kind of human being are you if you think one class of people should be above another? What kind of human are you for a country to not look out for its vulnerable? Trump in his years as president spend numerous hours golfing. What you taught you got from him was actually from Obama. You need to read rather than have politicians misinform you. read information on both political side and make sound decisions. No one outside the USA thinks America is great since the 80’s. It’s just a place to visit and get some opportunities. Some of these opportunities are also found in other countries. USA is no saviour for the world. Its disgraceful!
God help you.
Yes myself also
Who is speaking truth..Biden and his family have destroyed America
89…trumps 4 years were fab…the only promise he kept was tax cuts for the rich and nothing for the rest. He told us to inject bleach in our veins. He’s a moron – wait til you see chaos and hatred and revenge unleashed, nothing for the people he hates. Do your homework and stop being a sheep repeating your masters sound bites! Look up Bidens legislative actions like infrastructure Trump never got around to.
Tell us how ya feel now!! He did nothing his first 4 years and he will do nothing now. His lies have already come to fruition. I will end the war in the first 24 hours, not done. I will lower groceries, not done (duh i cant just lower groceries). But let me rename the Gulf Of Mexico, because that is so important! And let me cut all of the programs having to do with school lunches, or anything else that benefits the people of this country. He is the worst plague that has ever happened to this planet. I hope you brought a giant hoagie roll for all the crow you will have to eat.
You are speaking truths 100%.
Pam, to whom are you referring to, please.
Grammar Lesson #446
“Never use a preposition to end a sentence with!”
LIAR
@Don Belbin: put data on your stament “Trump numbers were better …”. I dare you.
Biden inherited 1.8 inflation from Trump now Trump will inherit 9.2 inflation!! That is just the beginning! You need to do your research somewhere other than MSNBC or CNN
I was about to say exactly this but neither of us would get an answer, because there is none. Aside from other factors, the American economy has always and historically been better under Democrats no matter who they were.
Biden has done more than any other president – how could anyone not see that ! Infrastrucure 47 , thousand projects in various stages -inflation reduction -chips and manufacturing act . Reduction in drug prices -reduction in insulin
Prices – violent crimes in all cities down -spend some time reading how hard Biden has worked for all Americans yes
Just open your eyes NumbNutz.
Trump was best!!! Biden is a moron
That is complete nonsense! When Trump left office, our economy was in a SHAMBLES! Shrinking at the rate of 5% instead of growing, unemployment over 9%, and we were using refrigerated trucks as temporary morgues! THAT is how things were when Trump passed the baton to Biden. What you dishonest right-wing traitors are doing is comparing the HEIGHT of Trump’s presidency to the DEPTHS when Biden actually went into office. As usual, you righties got nothing but dishonesty!
Donald Trump actually leading the polls by 10 over Biden in all of the Battleground States. When Donald Trump was President things, all things were better, National Security, inflation, he created the three vaccines during COVID and thanks to Donald Trump the Covid death was mitigated, the streets of our cities were a lot more secured, since Biden in power our streets had become a nightmare , criminals and people with mental illness instead of been in a mental institution, like supposed to be, in most democrats cities the had been released to the to commingle with the public crating tremendous lock of security. Immigration is the worst ever in our nation by Biden allowing 10 million of migrants entering our boarders. He blames it to the existing migration laws but, those are the same laws that we had with Donald Trump Administration. All he had to do was keep title 22 in place and wait in Mexico in called. Instead Biden decided to get rid of Title 22 and invite everyone into our country, What an ASSHOLE!
Agree.
How about the number of citizens that died due to his incompetence and lies about Covid. His whole administration was a bad joke since we spent over $150,000,000 on his little weekly golf vacations. We paid for secret service personnel to stay at his golf clubs at no discount because of his greed. Yeah his numbers were better killing more people.
You mean 34 FELONY CONVICTIONS to 0 and 1 adultery, known of, when the wife was pregnant with their son?
Anyone that doesn’t remember how much easier it was to afford EVERYTHING while President Trump was in Office was still living at home with their Parents.
And Trump is so honest, let’s meet at the wall he had Mexico build and eat our pets as we praise him. See you there…..oh yes, as a vet Donald can share Viet Nam experiences with us too.
I was in the Navy then thus may probably be classified as a dummy, think he will even talk to me?
Actually demonstrably false in every category but then Trump supporter IQs are also demonstrably lower than non supporters. It’s not your fault you lack intellectual curiosity or the ability to retain complex data points or that you are drawn to authoritarianism. You were born with one less quart of oil so the dipstick is dry.
Please sight resources where did you go to compare
34 felony convictions prove he is a despicable criminal who belongs in jail. And it occurred in
his home state of N.Y..
I think we’ve had all the “help” from his agenda that we can stand. Get your head screwed on straight!
Too bad you don’t know how to spell democrats
demo rats?
It’s spelled: “Demo-rats”!
It’s spelled democruds or democraps or demoturds.
it’s DEMOCRAPS
I think I’d love your Town!
You’re blind!
LOL! Have you compared prices at the grocery store or gas pump recently from pre-Biden to now? Checked the stock market lately? How about no wars vs. BILLIONS of tax dollars being funneled into wars? What about a strong oil reserve? Maybe the strength of the American dollar as countries look to demolish its value? Hummm…yeah, I will be the “moron” and not believe main stream media’s push to pump up a man who has got filthy rich being in politics.
You are correct,it was better under the trump admin.
I like to see Trump in white house for many years to come. We need a business man not a cook politician
I like that that will never happen.
Trump
Is a sham. Numerous bankruptcies, the executive producer of The Apprentice said it was all a sham, he fave tax breaks to his rich buddies, he has told 36000 and growing demonstrably false statements. But then a proven fact that Trump supporter IQs are 3 to 15 IQ points lower than non supporters and they are drawn to authoritarian leaders explains a lot. Save yourselves.
Yes, I agree our country was much better under Trump! He really has a heart for the people of America! Biden has trouble thinking! You can tell by the look he gets when he’s trying to speak!We need someone that’s alert and can think clearly! Trump is our man for the job of being our leader!
Stock market is way up and inflation is global. Trumpers are dumb enough to think Biden sets gas prices 😂 Keep that racist turd out of office!!
The stock market today is OVER TWICE what it was when Biden came into office.
I am so sick and tired of you pathological lying right-wingers. TELL THE TRUTH for a change, you traitorous scum!
Stock market at an all time high.
Hahhaha
Seriously!😲 He has let immigrants freely enter our country, whether they are criminals or not! (But then, why would Biden care, he’s a crook himself, dishonest and not on America’s side). He has went after Americans, mind you, for not paying all the taxes (so he can promise more aid and education that goes against the Christian beliefs this country was founded on) He gives away generous money gifts to country’s
he has some underhanded dealings with) and he doesn’t even know how to take a democratic approach to fixing this country’s major issues…in fact, he is creating most of them!!!!! With his side drivers!
It’s about time for a new American Militia to form and show up by the millions to guard our borders. Cross the middle of the Rio Grand River and you get shot! This is a foreign invasion and if our own government won’t repel rhe invaders, hunters by the millions should do the job. I’m 81 years old and would join that military gladly!
Ah , another woman that wants to be “touched” by the con man felon.
Separation of church and state is what this country was founded on.
Im pretty sure only Trump is the convicted fellon.
Janice, I don’t know how old you are, but if you’re on the senior side of things you had better pray every night that you don’t live long enough to see the results, if they come true, of your political preferences.
Well said Chuck. FJB
Janice must not drive a car, or buy food, or pay taxes, or care about crime. Nothing is better with Biden, and its only going to get worse. We will have to pay for the Millions, yes that is correct, of people who brought no needed skills when they illegally walked in. It will take some time for them to get up to employable speed, if they are interested in work. For now, we will have them on welfare.
Also, Mr. Biden wants to give illegals Social Security benefits. Americans, pay, or have paid into that fund and it should not be raided to buy votes. He seems to think they represent a lot of sure Democrat votes, and I suspect they will find some way to vote this year. Our legal immigration is based on quotas and skills that will add to our economy, or at least make them able to earn a living. Sneaking in does not meet any kind of required need or potential for work here.
If those kinds of numbers walked in as soldiers, we would call it a war. With Biden we are accepting an invasion without a shot being fired. How do we know what these people have in mind? I am willing to concede that quite a few of them would be legitimate if they went through the real legal process. It is not acceptable to let them bypass the long line of people who are waiting their turn.
It appears the only way to stop it is to impeach Biden, and probably Harris next, if we want a president who will enforce our borders. Option 2 is to allow the even larger numbers who will come in 2024 if they think that may be the last time we have no one home in the White House.
Amen! to all you said in your reply only going to add that when these Chinese military age migrants group up they don’t care what party we belong to they are communists they will kill all of us take this from a Vietnam Veteran we did not win that war and this is looking a lot like the fight we had now think about them Demorats wanting to take away our guns why do you think that’s happening so we can’t fight back but not this guy I’m 75 now but a pretty good shot yet and yes they will get me but I’ll go down trying to protect my family and friends and if it’s not hand to hand combat and A Nuclear War in WWlll and then we are all cooked and you can take that to the bank our only chance is Donald Trump 🇺🇸🙏
damn where do you get your facts? btw if it is fox news, they had to pay 760 million for lying to you, and admitting they are not a news channel but an ENTERTAINMENT channel
Where
Yes Janice I agree with you ,you drunken lush you know when a man’s a drunk is one thing but a woman!
You are really smart! Joe had invited all these illegals in and our Dem voters have increased greatly. Now we have to find the resources to house and feed them, educate them in our schools(. Of course teach them English too), get them registered to vote, get them drivers licenses, find a way to not over burden our prisons with the bad ones, cut out the sex offenders and drug dealers etc
In the meantime we have to stop inflation to get Joe re-elected of course that means he will bring food prices and gas prices down; that’s hit my pocket book and my family big time.
Thanks to increased spending Joe has raised my taxes and I have to get another Job but now my kids can get a free loan and get a good education.
Wow- go Joe!
Lets do a review. Canceling the Canadian pipeline to spike gas prices. Letting people that did not save for college off the hook giving away money. By the way I saved for 14 years for our son. Let Putin walk all over him in Ukraine, where his son got paid millions for being on a Utility board. Botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Spending so fast the government goes broke every 3 months. Inflation the highest in 50 years, groceries cost so much families are running up debt. Please let me know the good, I see none!
Wow how far do you stick your head in the sand? You are so funny.
You tell it like it is. We were taught to think in every level of school. Some skipped classes.
Biden has done nothing but act pathetic. He has made us the laughing stock of the world, he’s the weakest leader we’ve ever had. How can you not see that? He can barely finish a sentence or climb stairs and all those millions of illegals are here because he let them in!
Exactly WHAT has he done? Opened the border to criminals, disease, and free-loaders who don’t want to assimilate, run the USA so far in debt I doubt we’ll ever get out, give freebies out to illegal immigrants and US people who don’t want to work, increased hate and division in the country, give millions and millions of dollars to Ukraine. We can’t afford to underwrite another country’s war . I’m glad we helped, but enough is enough!
just wondering if you may be as senile as biden?
Omg what planet do you live on??? SMH
Your delusional
you are quite the sickie.
So sorry that your brain has short circuited. Anyone with a working brain can see the disaster biden presidency has been a freaking nightmare to all of us, our country, and the world. Too bad you must get to some therapy quickly so you don’t slide into insanity. That it, if you’re not there already.
Are you still feeling that way? You must have that disease called liberal.
Name 1 thing Biden has done besides destroy the economy. Drive up inflation, kill people’s retirements. Put us closer to WWIIl than any other POTUS and basically make us the laughing stock of the world.
Tell that to all the families that are victims of his policies like open borders, and inflation. What color is the sky in your world?
Biden has destroyed our country. His numbers in all categories are at the bottom in our nation’s history. You need to wake up and see the true about what is happening in America. Wake up before it’s too late.
like a few wars, a open border with all the migrant crime, high inflation and riots in college towns with a strong Hamas voice. Throwing our Jewish Americans aside. Yeah, he done a great job. TRUMP 2024
The sooner you check your self into rehab the better off you will be. Biden has sent this country into a crsis. Do you listen to the news ? Read a news paper? You re grossly mis informed.
Yes I agree with the rest. What planet are you coming from and blind to see what is happening to America. You need get the hell out of USA because you obviously do not care of what Biden is doing and has done.
the only thing that Biden has done is not for the good of our country. He has opened the borders to let in the most undesirable people that their own countries do not want. Such as criminals, rapists, pedophiles and drug dealers. Don’t forget what a disaster he committed in Afghanistan!
Janice
What planet did you come from?
you are so freakin funny ! go get a job as a comedian! Biden is the WORST president ever and he has dementia.
Keep drinking the Kool-Aid, lady! Biden is the WORST president EVER! Just right after Obummer and the other idiot Carter!
Are you an illegal alien? Or maybe Ukrainian or Iranian ? Those are the people he helped the most, not the tax and spend like a drunken sailor, using our tax dollars to buy votes -tuition “forgiveness” he cant forgive anything that didn’t come directly out of his own pocket. This is just another waste of tax money that isn’t helping the tax PAYER.
Get your head out of your ass. Commie biden has done nothing but lie and destroy this country, after stealing the election.
You have either been in a coma or have a 50 IQ.
Name those wonderful things.
Janice, what is your medical training that you can diagnose 50% if the US population as being morons? Seems to me it could be YOU that has a mental deficiency. As to Biden’s wonderful things, it appears they are so wonderful he has been dumped by his own party. Political parties do not dump successful people who have done great things in office.
You’re full of horse shit snowflake.!!
It’s not necessary to stoop to name calling just because someone doen’t agree with you. Remember, you’re not agreeing with them either. What makes you right and the other person wrong?
That said, name me 3 wonderful things that Biden has done, if you can.
BTW, I’m one of those Rabid MAGA Morons! I’m always entertained by the fact that Libs have to jump to name calling and/or violence to get their point across.
What has Biden done ? Are you of the living or dead ? Biden destroyed America … come on you brain dead liberal .. what has Biden done ??? Answer the question ???? Idiot !!!
Biden is a joke. He has helped the liberal agenda to ridiculous extremes. We need a country with common sense. We need spending too be cut way back. All he’s done is throw money at problems. Can you believe the border? They are flying immigrants in on jets. You obviously only get your news from main stream media. Investigate… you will be amazed at how you are being lied to. Take the time, and the energy.
Janice, you are clearly brainwashed. Go get detoxed before it’s too late for your brain.
Tell me what he has done to help me.
All that damn Biden has done since he got elected is trying his best to ruin American. bringing in all the immigrants that we have to support and a lot of them are criminals. drug dealers and murderers who knows what else.
15 million illegals,
320000 missing children ,
80 billion in cash and equipment to create the 3rd biggest terrorist army,
DEI / CRT in public schools and last on the academic rankings,
Supreme Court Judge that doesn’t know what a woman is.
Yep, Biden did good work.
Your hate is evident.
Have a forgiven blessed day.
Janice your demented bejing Biden sold this country down the drain what are you 2?
are you serious? You can’t possibly live in America…TRUMP was elected to bring back prosperity to America and Americans!
get over it Janice, YOU LOST BIG!! Thank God, the BOOB is out!
You ateNUTS Janice
Hey Chuck, have you made any more speeches on Illegal Immigration?
Nothing but magats here, you cannot talk sense to them, they are full of hate and alternate facts. They praise the guy who ruined the economy, let one million Americans die from covid because of his mismangement, gave giant tax breaks to businesses, lined his pockets with taxpayer money, drove the deficit up to 16 trillion dollars, caused an insurrection, released all of the convicted insurrectionists, cut funding to lunch programs for children. I can go on and on, but suffice it to say, he is a fungus on this country and we will use fungicide to rid ourselves of the despicable boil on the keister of humanity.
Yes that is the absolute truth.
Now the other Maga Dude check out what he does not what he says!
Furthermore, President Biden never pardoned the criminals in the George Floyd riots.
Trump pardoned 1500 dangerous criminals who were involved in the resurrection of our National Capitol in Washington DC.
Egg prices are still going through the roof and car prices will follow. According the The Fake hair dude he would make prices go down on day 1….plus the War in Russia 🇷🇺..and the Israeli War would all end on day 1. All lies. He will not finish his term. Vegas l bet big 💰 money Trump will not finish his term.
Lastly, The Donald and the Devil both start with D. Under Trump America will be Damned, that’s for you Basturd RM.
WHAT WORLD DO YOU LIVE IN?? NAME 5 WONDERFUL THINGS BIDEN DID? DEMS ARE IN DEEP SH-T RIGHT NOW, NONE OF THEM ARE GETTING ALONG AND LITTLE BY LITTLE THE PART’EE IS GOING SOUTH.
I was born in Florida,and have two rental properties in Central Florida,both 40 feet above sea level. There are no pythons,never saw gators since not by a lake,nor palm rats. Thete may be a few native snakes,but yet to see one. No hurricane damage either. What a dreary,negative article!
You must be very sheltered and a city dweller who never goes to wooded areas nor rural areas.
I was stationed in FL 8 years in the panhandle at two bases, and am a full time RVer who has spent 5 winters traveling around the state.
I have seen dozens of snakes to include many venomous snakes, and seen at least a dozen alligators. No pythons though, and no palm rats.
To live in FL all your life and not have seen these things shows you don’t travel in your own state and never venture out of cities and large suburbs.
You are “very sheltered”, if you don’t go into wooded areas?!? Wooded areas with alligators, snakes, rats and every other hideous creature?!?
I think it goes to intelligence…
The whole country is turning into a war zone third world country!! Letting anyone in illegally and letting black women to bred with no fathers or multiple sperm donors!!! For government benefits! Then when they age out of benefits they are turned out to become thugs and thefts!! One baby is an accident second one is on purpose!!!
Listen to the words in Elvis Presley’s song, in the getto
Well, if you do your statistics, as you say, you would know that there are more white people on government assistant, then there are Black people. How dare you speak on Black women with such disrespect when you have white women out here having babies by these black men as well as Hispanics get your facts together before you speak on it
Meaningless comment unless you speak about the percentages. Should be approximately 10 times as many to make your point. Now, to deal with the real problem, let’s get some real programs to qualify and put our minority people on decent long term jobs? It is possible because I have done it. Takes a bit of work, and a ton of honest desire to make it happen. I am sure that many of the unemployed minorities would love to have a long term job with decent pay and benefits. NO, I did not say hire more of them, unless you are prepared to do what it takes to get them permanently employed. Hiring numbers mean nothing if you fire them after a few months.
Percentage wise, the minorities probably do have more on welfare and raising multiple children. That does have a cause and a lot of that can be cured by helping people get educated or trained for living wage jobs. Of course bringing in millions more non-skilled people is not the best way to help solve the problem. What we do need is for welfare to be tied to getting trained for a job that exists, and giving those people the chance to succeed. What we are doing now, is making it so expensive that many people cannot own or rent shelter, and they end up as homeless. Raising taxes, and the cost of living will only add more to the homeless rolls. Inefficient as they were, we still have many schools, parks, bridges, conservation projects built by the ccc and wpa. Those programs gave welfare while people did meaningful work, and learned work skills. I find very few cases where welfare makes sense unless it is tied to meaningful work or training to qualify for work. The only racial component I have seen is the challenge of getting them into meaningful jobs, and keeping them there. I have trained, supervised, hired and seen many minorities succeed. IT CAN BE DONE. A lifetime spent giving adult training coupled with real jobs using their new skills.
Hey Yolanda, your explanation is worth crap considering the white population versus the non-white population.
Yolanda I totally agree with you. Ricky sounds very ignorant.
Amen sister!
I couldn’t have said it better Yolanda
I would also like to mention that TRUMP is a convicted felon!!
Not for nothing ..w this racist racism on the rise again from the blacks v against other races .. Don’t interace… They are at risk of death as children into adults because blacks want only black to thrive now .. sorry to say 2024 .
Since the presidency of Biden, America is falling and soon there will be nothing left of the powerful America.
What a racist stereotype. Whites have more illegitimate babies than any race!
Believe me Ricky it’s the same over this side of pond in England you nailed it
nice rant Mr RACIST, JUST HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU WORN YOUR “WHITE” SHEETS TO THE CLAN MEETINGS?OR DO YOU GO INCOGNITO
Your so prejudiced!got a kkk suit in your wardrobe?!
Bullshit! I attend and surf the east coast of Florida most everyday! Rats! Really?
You forgot the intangibles tax in Fla. You pay a tax on your investments. That can add up!
Jessica, the Intangible Tax Was rescinded on January 1, 2007.
This is so helpful! I realize now I am much better living in a State with High Crime, Drug and Human Trafficking, Drug Cartels, Mostly Peaceful Riots, Corruption throughout the Courts, and Education open only to consenting free speech.
My top choices are clearly Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Seaboard. If it weren’t for the stabilizing benefits of Jihad and the as yet illusive Bombers in DC who as yet cannot be caught, DC wouldn’t be home.
I have thought of Chicago because the death rate only seems to be a contrivance of the media, as Mayor Lightfoot really put her foot down on the corruption(windy) in the City.
This study just proved how bogus it is by ranking the Villages 116th in activities. The Villages has more clubs and more activities per square mile than almost anywhere in the U.S.
Biden is an embarrassment to himself and the country! So sad a person would waste his life like Biden and basically accomplish little to nothing for himself and country
At least Biden is a respectable not to want to grab .me by my pussy and pay a lot of whores for it. I. Say grab Trump by the dick and then cut it off and watch him bleed to death .How did 2 assassins miss???? He’s a fat orange pig who cheats on his wife. I’m so embarrassed that he thinks he has done nothing wrong! No respect for women.
I disagree about Deltona; there is a wonderful walking/biking trail which many seniors enjoy every day, there are more shops etc being built every day as the housing developers continue accommodate the influx of people moving to the town. It is true there is not much in the way of entertainment but the nearby towns offer many great options. There is also a wonderful library and nature preserve which offers many free activities for all ages
We shouldn’t be sending so much money over to Ukrain and Israel. Citizens in this country could use it more. There is no affordable housing anymore and people are hungry
Liberty City, fl. BAD NEWS!
Richard Scott Walters, I’m pretty certain Liberty City is not on the list of places in Florida to retire. Now if you’re an adventurer and like taking your life in your own hands, there is a great potential in liberty City to experience what it’s like to live on the edge, never knowing when you may cross paths with a stray bullet or a carjacker. Personally, I’d just as soon jump out of a plane without a parachute. At least that way, I’d know death would be quick and guaranteed
please listen to this article and heed….we don’t need any Northern people who believe all that was stated. Find another state…please
Trump is long gone and ob burried only in the memories of those who are woebegone.
I love the folks who spell it Demonrats. That pretty well covers what they are.
As to Trump gone, bend over, we are about to see another 4 years of Trump. Dems need to get a candidate that is not senile, dishonest, and a political hack. How about someone who has done something besides suck at the government handout programs. I would like 2 things: 1. No one can stay on government employment more than ( some number less than a lifetime years) 2. Government service should be a short term temporary job for possibly 12 years or less. 3. When your government office is over, you go back home and get a real job. Too many government employees have no clue what its like to earn a living, pay for your home, pay taxes, and live with the peons away from DC.
What r you talking about?
Opps… Sorry Petch… We got 4 more years of living in America coming…
Over half these towns are in the Tampa Bay area and don’t need additional hospitals in their communities. Also if they are retiring to FL, why is employment an issue? I guarantee there are many job openings all over FL.
Not sure why other comments are political. The article I am responding to is 8 FL towns you shouldn’t retire to.
My husband I moved to Florida in 2019 and shortly after the Pandemic hit and I was actually glad to be in Florida so I could at least walk around my neighborhood in Wellington. Yes we had a pond and we saw signs for alligator sighting and to be aware but I never saw one the whole year I lived there but did see some interesting birds and our complex backed up to a animal preserve. We then bought a condo in North Palm Beach near the intercostal and again we have been here 3 going on 4 years and have never seen an alligator. We live in a nice older condo community and we love our walks and sitting down at the harbor at the end of our block. We live not far from 2 beautiful beaches that we enjoy that always clean and well cared for. We have nice farmers markets in the fall and winter and we have free concerts and so many activities. There is employment for seniors if you want or need to work. Your article really gave Florida a bad retiree rap. I don’t know about the cities you mentioned except for the Villages which I have never really heard anything great about that city and would have no desire to live there.. Just don’t tell people not to move for the stupid reasons you stated.
I moved to the east coast because it had a more thriving social scene, theatre, concerts, wonderful dining, etc. than Sanibel environs, which I always loved for vacation. Still, I ended in an HOA hell I had no idea about. After a lifetime of challenges and hard work, having a community plan to take care of the exterior home sounded great. Except they are filled with entitled people who want you to fund increased amenities prior to the services or excluding the full services. It’s a constant harangue and you weigh the pros and cons, deal with it or go through the ordeal of moving again in your senior years. The laws don’t protect you and it depends on your State Attorney if he is inclined to. It’s truly awful.
Hello Janice you drunken lush how many illegals do you have living with you hippo
I am not sure where you get this bogus information from but we have lived in Deltona since 1992 and it is a great place to live! People, don’t listen to this nonsense!
You are right it should be spelled DEMOCRAPS
I have lived in five different states during my 90 years, and Florida was the least expensive by far. Just like all the other states, entertainment depends on the local community, and how much you can afford to pay. For us, just being in Florida was a major source of entertainment. We were in the Ft Myers, Cape Coral area, and there is as much to do as anyplace we have lived. The ocean and beaches are an endless source of leisure. If the big ticket expensive things appeal to you, there is everything available in Tampa, Orlando, or Miami. Minor league baseball, hockey, basketball, college level sports and culture, which are more affordable are available. Major league spring training for baseball fans is fun and inexpensive. We were almost disappointed for not seeing one alligator outside of zoos or sanctuaries. Medical facilities are world class with anything you could ever need available. Living was amazingly inexpensive with utilities very affordable. I suppose the fear of a hurricane does dampens some people, but in the midwest we heard about all those tornadoes, and now here in California we worry about fires and earthquakes.. I would highly recommend that area for someone wanting to retire to a “No winter” climate.
I guess you’re someone who came to Florida for a rainy vacation. You are SO wrong about the state in general and places to live in Florida.
So, is your charge about Florida about you, being so upset that so many people visit Florida; then move to Florida after they get a taste?
I’d say you need to get a life.
Take me off, please. No more messages wanted!
I don’t agree with the information regarding some of the Cities in Florida.I live in Plant City and I am very happy to retire here.I think that the person who wrote this article is someone who can’t stand that in Florida we have more Freedom than wherever they are from
To those of you who said the country was better under Trump’s administration, then please spell out exactly what was done to make it better. Since 1970 there has been 4 GOP Presidents but only the 45th was the best. The acronym “maga” when was the US so great that now we must return to that period, whomever responds please provide factual information not your feelings. As it relates to immigration, I see commentaries blaming the current and previous presidents. Then what is the proper solution, remember we are all immigrants in this country. Unless you’re a native american then you are, we all are immigrants period. The president can only do so much that’s why there is a congress, if thy are there for power only then get rid of them. If you’ll want a dictator to lead this country then say so. I wish to live free and not be told when, how, what to think, eat, do and go where I want to go. Every country on this sphere called earth has add a king, dictator or strong man how did they live you know the answer better than you or me. So people what the hell do you want; freedom as you know it to be or dictatorship? If you are afraid of the people arriving on the southern border and think they are criminals and rapist as politicians would have you think, then who do you think came here from europe, they sure weren’t monks.
Please stop sending me these ads.
I believe that all of this advice is to prevent moving to DE Santis state where normal can be found. I believe that you could be working for Democrate to block and hurt more economy. Florida right now seems like a place to go you guys want to stop this. At least the governor cares and has right values. Will kick illegals committing crime to the curve. Democrats don’t like that! They like destruction of cities! Are you for drug infested disgusting blue cities?
We spent a year in Cape Coral, Fl and loved it. Sure it was hot in summer, but our utilities were very reasonable and we had good air conditioning. Saved on cost of condo, saved on groceries, found lots of thing to do and enjoyed it. Only reason for leaving was our daughter lives in Calif. and we now live there. It is a serious downgrade in costs and living conditions, but our only choice for our golden years. Our summer temps include many temps over 100 F now, and our utilities cost a lot more. Everything costs more in Calif including taxes. Yes, crime is out of control here and I do not know if it has gone up in Florida. Some of these issues are the result of political hacks running the state, and probably a lot of it is just the natural increase in costs of everything. Homelessness is going crazy here, and the costs of housing are out of reach for many low skilled people. Probably a very bad idea to move to or live in Calif if you have no job, no skills, and no income to pay the increased costs. Makes absolutely no sense to provide for unemployed immigrants living in Calif. Could live for a fraction of the costs in many midwest and southern states. IF you have a job or job skills, Florida is an excellent choice.
Did not understand Edith’s rant. What’s “crime to the curve”?
I really like Edith go girl
Every war we fought has been against a dictator. people have run from under the oppression of dictatorships to our country, in the name of freedom. You can’t point out a benevolent dictator they don’t exist past or present!!
But you think Trump being a lowlife that he is is fine with you? It’s proven that he not only cheated on the 2020 but he cheated on the 2016 election as well. Governor of Arizona has indicted 18 false electors. It’s called proof. Documents, recordings and witnesses have proven that Trump paid thousands two weeks before the election So he could as usual cover up who he really is. It’s called proof. “Get me 11,800 votes.” That’s fine with you? A trump dictatorship?!!! what’s wrong with you?
I will not read or respond to any emails!!!!!!!
Absolutely NOT!
In the words of the immortal Rodney King, “Can’t we all just get along?”
How do you define Quality of Life ? Entreteinment ?. In your parameters were do you define if you want to have your own vegetable garden ?
Thanks
Lived in Florida for 20+ years and this article is ridiculous. Now live in Colorado and if you want to talk taxes just come here! sales tax 8+%, registration of you vehicle is astronomical….. we had a new motorhome in Florida and license plates were $49.00 per year, we sold her at 26 years old and were paying $169 per year.
We pay more in Real Estate taxes here than we paid on a bigger house in Florida. We do unfortunately have a California governor and he spends like DC.
I would never retire to Florida for one reason and that being is: The Fricken HEAT! You would have to be crazy as a loon to retire to a steambath, turned up to full blast. You can keep it. I’ll visit my family in February, and that’s it. Have a nice day. Go pick some oranges. Oh that’s right, you put houses on all the groves.
These comments are attached to an article about retiring in Florida. What does commenting on notable figures in politics have to do with choosing a place to retire to?
So much bullshit. A hell of a lot better than some commie demicrap infested blue state.
You listed couple hundred dollars for car plate, that is only first year, then about $45 every year after unlike Illinois where about $150 every year.
Lived here 3 years and 2.5 years before even saw a gator.
Why are the majority of comments in regard to Biden and Trump, and not the article. There is a time and place for everything, I appreciate getting the thought of this article’s author. I think the advice to visit and maybe rent in the area you are interested in is a very good idea! Factors such as transportation, access to businesses like food shopping, stores, entertainment, etc, are very important. As for taxes, forget it being cheap as ALL towns and cities will be similar in the end. Healthcare should also be a priority!
Morons: where is the lust of locations for all that “great research you’ve done?
I believe you all have not realized that the economy was headed in the direction we are in when Trump lost the election. I have done better the past 2 years than I did when Trump was in office, I voted for Trump the first time but I just can’t bring myself to vote for him this time. We are all apart of this country and each one has his or her way of seeing things. We don’t have to change we just have to try and understand each other, people try to change you, but this is a free country and there is a growing number in government and everyday that think if your not like me your wrong. Everyone has their way of seeing things and if we work together we can make changes that is good for everyone. Folks we are only one country in this world and people everywhere just want to live their life and to get along with their neighbors and not be ridiculed for being themselves. If we don’t work every day to love our fellow man then we want have a country.
I was thinking about Fort Lauderdale, but have you seen the prices of buying a home, talk about
expensive. I like where I live except for Winter because I ride my bike everywhere since I don’t
have Driver’s License or a car.
I have never been a Trump fan but now I feel he’s got to be better than Joe Biden. I feel like our country is spiraling out of control.
If you ok with guys in bathroom with your women relatives support that agenda all you want….
You must be from one of those Democratic states. Florida is a great place to live, go find something else to bash!
New car purchase – there is not sales tax on the whole purchase. If you have a trade in, sales tax is only on the difference.
You’re full of horse shit snowflake.!!
you forgott to mention the moskitos capital and the hurracanes and whether its like step out of a sauna bath..ah ratles sneakes..
Yes, living in Florida is HORRIBLE. You would hate living here so please cancel any plans you have of moving here.
Key West is a nice place in Florida and if you make good friends with the alligators, crocodiles and snakes, they will give you a kiss. They are God’s good creatures and in the wild, it will take a skill to build a relationship with these animals. Florida also has the best law enforcement and that is one of the reasons why Florida is a nicer state to live and work in. New York is one of the worst and this past January, crime was at its worst in which on January 27th in a subway station and in a sports shop, a shoplifter stabbed a cashier and three migrants attacked law enforcement and it will be suicide to move to New York. This may sound like hyperbole but, read the news and get the facts. Be smart by knowing the score before playing the game, using context anyway.
Reply for what , you fucking did not link to any info just the advertisement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Worst State to retire in. Overpriced overpopulated overtaken by wildlife, terrible traffic, crazy drivers as much as the highway not being able to handle the traffic being created for the winter months making life miserable for everyone. Think twice B4 your decision
Trump is what Ameria needs, finally the people have opened their eyes, he was voted in by the majority, so get off of it.
Ben Franklin said “Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear”
I would like to add to that – don’t believe everything you read !!
We who live in Florida would prefer that you NOT live here!!
I have lived in Florida for 55 years and your right Florida is a horrible place to live. Hurricanes, Pythons, Alligators everywhere, terrible drivers, high property prices, high taxes, beaches covered in rats, traffic jams everywhere, unbearable heat and humidity, etc,etc,. Do not move here and tell all your friends not to move here.
Everything natural to Florida wants to kill you from alligators, fire ants, killer bees, cougar, manowar jellyfish, barracuda, lion fish, and I’m sure there’s more.
I’m sorry guys but a convicted felon just won the presidency with no jail time. Are we seriously putting this man on a pedestal if any of us did what he did We would be in jail. Using campaign funds to pay off pornstars. Lying on his taxes lying to get loans of huge proportions. Secrets documents in his home. Married to an immigrant l m b o. Has had a silver spoon in his mouth since he’s been born has no idea how to go to a grocery store and buy groceries with less money trying to feed a family. He has no idea what we’re going through yet he you think that he’s going to fix it? Let’s not forget that COVID played a huge part of why things cost more money not Biden. I feel sorry for all of us all other countries are just cracking up at how stupid we are.
Love FL, Love DeSantis, love the sun and love most of the far right people that live there and love the way FL is governed, including the tax situation! The only thing NOT TO LOVE IS ALL THE NEW YORKERS MOVING THERE… Please move to FL but don’t bring your liberal, woke politics, leave those in NY and remember why you moved to FL!!
Does this commentator live in Florida? I doubt it. I’m thinking maybe California. The article makes Florida sound like a jungle full of predators. I’ve lived here since the 60’s, and made a living in the construction industry. We live for the winters here, and love it. Yes, you got to watch out for predators, both human and animal, but that’s no different than anywhere else. Don’t let this biased article be your only reference about the sunshine state. You know very well that the bad news is the only news that makes it to the airwaves (99% of the time). Now you have another opinion.
Sales tax should never be a reason to move north. I was just in fl for a week and was glad to be away from the cold.
YEAH . . . RIGHT.
I wouldn’t dream of moving to Florida. Crazy state.
I am suspect of your motives in being a fan of an obvious failure and grifter as Joe Biden. My only question would be are YOU in need of a pardon as well, like ,the entire Biden Family, the Jan 6th committee, etc., etc…
TO quote the ‘great Joe Biden’ If you think you need pardons you must be guilty of something” [ yeah I paraphrased]
Totally agree wit The Villages. It is a zoo, controlling area without any peace or quiet.
As a 5th generation Floridian and have always and always will call Florida home, I love this article! It may be negative but it is mostly true. Unfortunately us natives have to listen to all these same complaints from those that migrate here. The worst part is some of the bad things like traffic congestion and high property taxes are a direct result from the mass of relocating residents. Me and many other born and raised Floridians would love the influx to slow and hopefully preserve native wildlife species that are quickly running out of habitat.
A peninsula that houses a swamp with some prehistoric creatures as well as folk! A red state for sure! Folk are too close to the equator and it melts away any evidence of a brain or ability to think like a normal person!
If Taxes is your issue, then avoid California… Florida is a deal… In addition to taxing SS and Pensions, Property taxis through the roof… Vehicle registration starts high, and GOES UP as your car ages… Sales Tax can be over 10%, right next door to a town that is at 8% and you can’t see the door, all the cites run together…
Funny though.. It says avoid The Villages because no one works… Isn’t that the point of retirement?!? Lots of people to spend time with having fun… and Alligators… please… Like they eat people on a regular basis, and love elderly because they are easy targets…
This is a DSDS hit piece, plain and simple…
Please, come to Florida, spend your money, enjoy all the parks and recreation. If you like i can show you hundreds of alligators all in just one place. Then get home. It’s always hot and humid and you wouldn’t want to live here. Take a few of these idiots back with you, that move here from up north, then wish it would get cold and snow.